Caregiver attributes and socio-demographic determinants of caregiving burden in selected low-income communities in cape town, South Africa

Yakubu, Yakubu A.; Schutte, De Wet

doi:10.1186/s40639-018-0046-6

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“…Investigating these country-specific trajectories can provide deeper insight into social processes that can influence caregiver burden. [45][46][47] For instance, the Longitudinal Study on Aging in India (LASI) is an effort to study aging in India in the coming years; similar efforts are needed across other countries. Third, data are based on self-reports which may be prone to recall bias.…”

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Gender Differences in the Associations Between Informal Caregiving and Wellbeing in Low- and Middle-Income Countries

Bhan

Rao

Raj

2020

Journal of Women's Health

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Background: Health risks among informal caregivers have received inadequate attention in low and middle income countries. We examined cross-sectional data from 28611 adults 18 years and older in Ghana, India, Mexico, Russia and South Africa in the WHO Study on Global AGEing and Adult Health (SAGE) to examine gender differences in informal caregiving and wellbeing. Methods: Wellbeing was measured by self-rated health, difficulties with tasks, self-reported and diagnosed depression and anxiety. Informal caregiving was specific to adults and constructed as categorical variable with the respondent as: the main caregiver, non-caregiver but an adult in the household needs care, and no-one ill in the household; multinomial gender-stratified regression models assessed adjusted relative risk ratios (ARRRs). Results: Female caregivers were more likely to report moderate difficulties with life tasks [ARRR = 1.45 (95% CI: 1.01, 2.08)], feel mild-moderate anxiety [ARRR = 1.64 (95% CI: 1.22, 2.22)], and report feeling severely depressed [ARRR = 1.86 (95% CI: 1.28, 2.69)] compared to female non-caregivers. Even when women were not caregivers, having someone ill at home was associated with extreme difficulties with life tasks [ARRR = 2.32 (95% CI: 1.33, 4.04)]. Male caregivers, compared to no-one ill in the household, were more likely to report mildmoderate anxiety [ARRR = 1.8 (95% CI: 1.2, 3.7)] and severe-extreme anxiety [ARRR = 2.22 (95% CI: 1.07, 4.6)]. Conclusions: Caregiving for older adults results in greater health burdens, particularly mental health, for both women and men, though evidence shows that these burdens may be prominent and manifest in more diverse ways for women relative to men.

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Gender Differences in the Associations Between Informal Caregiving and Wellbeing in Low- and Middle-Income Countries

Bhan

Rao

Raj

2020

Journal of Women's Health

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“…Variables with a p -value of < 0.25 [ 30 ] in the univariate analysis were included in the final multivariate analysis models. Sex [ 23 , 24 , 31 – 33 ] and age [ 34 – 36 ] were also included in all final analysis models as these variables were found to be significantly associated with informal care in previous studies. For the final model, the enter variable selection method was used to determine the predictors after controlling for confounders.…”

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The impacts of caregiving intensity on informal caregivers in Malaysia: findings from a national survey

Jawahir

Tan

et al. 2021

BMC Health Serv Res

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Background Provision of informal care may adversely affect health, daily and social activities of the informal caregivers, but few studies have examined these effects in relation to caregiving intensity. This study examined the predictive factors associated with the effects of caregiving roles on health, daily and social activities of informal caregivers, accounting for caregiving intensity. Methods Data of adults aged 18 years and over from the National Health and Morbidity Survey 2019 were used. Respondent’s demographic, socioeconomic, health, and caregiving-related characteristics were described using complex samples analysis. Logistic regression analysis was performed to examine the factors affecting health, daily and social activities of caregivers, accounting for caregiving intensity. Results Five point one percent of adults in Malaysia provided informal care. High intensity caregivers were more likely to be actively employed and provided longer duration of care compared with low intensity caregivers. For low intensity caregiving, females, those aged 35–59 years, and those with long-term condition were more likely to have negative effects on health. Daily activities of non-Malays were more likely to be affected, while no factor was found significantly associated with effect on social activities. For high intensity caregiving, caregivers aged 60 and over, those received training and those without assistance were more likely to have negative effects on health. Daily activities of those without assistance were more likely to be affected. Social activities of non-Malays, those received training and those providing care for 2 years or more were more likely to be affected. Conclusions Our study indicates that both low- and high-intensity caregivers have common features, with the exception of employment status and care duration. Caregiving, regardless of intensity, has a significant impact on caregivers. In order to reduce the negative consequences of caregiving responsibilities, all caregivers need assistance from the community and government, that is customised to their needs. By addressing the factors contributing to the negative effects of caregiving, a continuation of informal caregiving can be sustained through policies supporting the growing demand for informal care necessitated by an ageing population and higher life expectancy in Malaysia.

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“…Por último, los cuidadores de personas dependientes suelen tener un vínculo familiar y viven cerca o con el receptor de la atención, principalmente son los padres, hijos, cónyuges, nietos, situación relevante, dado que quienes residen conjuntamente tienen un mayor riesgo de resultados físicos y psicológicos adversos 26 . La relación o vínculo familiar entre el receptor y cuidador, constituye una consideración importante a tener en cuenta, ya que la percepción de brindar cuidado por obligación, es más fuerte en las relaciones de parentesco cercano 27 , los cuidadores que no tienen otra opción a la de asumir este rol, experimentarán niveles más altos de tensión física, estrés emocional, y un peor estado de salud 21 .…”

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Rol del cuidador familiar novel de adultos en situación de dependencia: Scoping Review

2021

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Introducción: El incremento del número de personas adultas, en situación de dependencia, discapacidad y con necesidades de cuidado, ha generado el surgimiento de los cuidadores familiares, quienes asumen esta responsabilidad, sin la formación o conocimientos previos, situación que puede comprometer el desempeño de este nuevo rol y sus resultados en el receptor de cuidado. Materiales y Métodos: Se realizó un Scoping Review con la metodología de Arksey y O’Malley, que incluyó la revisión de los estudios disponibles en bases de datos en línea, en idioma inglés y español, a partir de lo cual se extrajo información relacionada con la asunción del rol de cuidador familiar novel de adultos en situación de dependencia. Resultados: Se incluyeron un total de 42 artículos y surgieron cinco temas; que incluyen, las tendencias sociodemográficas, la trayectoria y dinámicas a lo largo del tiempo, las transiciones que implica el nuevo rol, la participación en la toma de decisiones y los dominios e impactos en quien ejerce el cuidado. Discusión: Se evidenció que ejercer el rol de cuidador familiar novel de personas en situación de dependencia, implica adquirir una serie de competencias, conocimientos, y habilidades, además; de requerir un adecuado soporte social, aspectos que deben ser explorados, reconocidos y abordados por Enfermería. Conclusiones: Este estudio proporciona información para comprender las experiencias e implicaciones que tiene convertirse en cuidador novel, de forma que los profesionales de la salud adapten las intervenciones destinadas a apoyar a los cuidadores y mejorar su bienestar. Como citar este artículo: Esquivel Garzón Natalia, Carreño Moreno Sonia, Chaparro Díaz Lorena Rol del cuidador familiar novel de adultos en situación de dependencia: scoping review. Revista Cuidarte. 2021;12 2 :e1368. http://dx.doi.org/10.15649/cuidarte.1368

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Caregiver attributes and socio-demographic determinants of caregiving burden in selected low-income communities in cape town, South Africa

Cited by 26 publications

References 27 publications

Gender Differences in the Associations Between Informal Caregiving and Wellbeing in Low- and Middle-Income Countries

Gender Differences in the Associations Between Informal Caregiving and Wellbeing in Low- and Middle-Income Countries

The impacts of caregiving intensity on informal caregivers in Malaysia: findings from a national survey

Rol del cuidador familiar novel de adultos en situación de dependencia: Scoping Review

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